THIS EVENT WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED DURING THE WEEKEND OF THE FLOOD… AND NOW IT’S TIME TO THANK JOE!

Mayor Joseph P. Riley, Jr., one of the most significant leaders ever in Charleston, is wrapping up his 40 years in office. Yes, 40 years!

While he has been called “America’s Mayor,” he is pretty much just “Joe” to the people of Charleston. So to thank him for all his service and the amazing accomplishments of his years in office, this Sunday, October 4th, everyone is invited to go to the appropriately named. “Thanks, Joe!” event at Brittlebank Park.

From 3:00 to 7:00 there will be chances to hang with Joe, eat some great food, ride a 50 foot ferris wheel and enjoy a lot of live music.

Following that, from 7:00 to 9:00, the party will move into the baseball stadium (yes, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park) for more music, food and drink… and a fireworks show.

The cost to the Brittlebank event is FREE, and it is $5.00 to get into the party at The Joe.

Come get a selfie with Joe, have a whole lot of fun, and say “thanks” to the man himself for all he has done.

There will be lots of big guys in kilts tossing heavy things around, music, dancers, lots of kid’s activities and the ever popular Border Collie demonstrations. You can find the full slate of activities here.

The cost of admission is $25 for adults, $5 for children (12-6) and younger than 6 get in free.

If you have ever wanted to stomp on a grape or let your inner Lucy Ricardo out, do we have an event for you.

This Saturday, from noon to 5:00, Irvin-House Vineyards hosts the 12th Annual Grape Stomping Festival, including a Lucy Look-A-Like contest. Go squish some muscadine grapes, or better yet, do it dressed as Lucy.

Food options will include Chucktown Mobile Seafood, Costal Crust, Home Team BBQ, Korki’s Cafe, Sweet Lulu’s Bakery, Old Salt Gourmet Pretzels, King of Pops, and Ben & Jerry’s. Music will be provided by Rawberry Jam and Pierce Edens. There will also be wine tastings, as well as the offerings of Firefly Distillery.

Kids’ activities include face painting, jump castles and more.

It’s a relative bargain at $10.00 per car. So break out the clown car and head out to Wadmalaw Island.

While this may not be the most kid-friendly event we suggest, it sure looks like a lot of fun for those of drinking age.

On Saturday, August, 15th, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park (better known as “The Joe”) will be transformed into a beer mecca. There will be a shocking number of different beers to enjoy (check out the list of participating brewers and their beers), all sorts of food and entertainment, games and more.

The first 2500 people through the gates will receive a commemorative sampling glass.

Being responsible folks, there is a discounted Designated Driver ticket — and complimentary soda or water, to help make sure everyone gets home safely. Taxis will also be on site, as well as Co-Pilot Designated Drivers, who will get you and your car home without a problem. You can even book a nearby hotel room at a discounted rate.

Tickets are $25 if bought in advance and $30 at the gate. To enjoy all the fun, without the alcohol, Designated Driver tickets are $15. A VIP pass (with some nice VIP perks) is available for $50.

Gates open at 7:00 PM (6:00 for the VIPs) and the event runs until 10:00 PM.

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